Whole Wheat Rigatoni and Cauliflower, Wilted Arugula, Feta and Olives Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Whole Wheat Rigatoni and Cauliflower, Wilted Arugula, Feta and Olives Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound bite-size whole wheat pasta

such as rigatoni or penne

1 tablespoon Salt

1 medium head cauliflower

trimmed and cut into bite-size florets

3 tablespoons olive oil

½ red bell pepper

cut into medium dice

½ yellow bell pepper

cut into medium dice

3 cloves garlic

minced

1 cup canned crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

¼ cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives

4 cups factory-washed arugula or spinach

¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

divided

1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

Greek Pasta with Tomatoes and White Beans

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Bring a generous 2 quarts of water and salt to a boil in a large soup kettle; add pasta and cook partially covered for 4 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook partially covered until pasta and cauliflower are tender about 6 minutes longer. Reserve 1 cup of cooking liquid drain pasta and return top pot.

Step 2

Meanwhile heat oil in a 10-inch skillet. Add peppers and saute until tender about 4 minutes. Add garlic; continue to saute until golden and fragrant about 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes seasoning and olives; simmer sauce about 5 minutes. Add sauce to pasta along with reserved cooking liquid arugula and 1/2 cup feta. Toss seasoning to taste with pepper. Serve with additional feta.

Step 3

For lunch pack pasta and extra feta in leakproof containers. Warm pasta in microwave and top with feta.

Nutritional Information

Whole Wheat Rigatoni and Cauliflower, Wilted Arugula, Feta and Olives Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 404

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.7g 31%

Carbohydrates: 60.9g 20%

Dietary Fiber: 8.7g 35%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 13.6g 21%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 16.7mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1046.9IU 21%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 72.3mg 121%

Folate: 84.7mcg 21%

Calcium: 184.6mg 19%

Iron: 3.5mg 20%

Magnesium: 89.8mg 32%

Potassium: 547mg 15%

Sodium: 1550.4mg 62%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 122.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.